hidrógeno

/iˈðɾoxeno/
nounIntermediate
technical

A colorless, odorless, tasteless, nonmetallic element that is the lightest and most abundant element in the universe, commonly used as a fuel and in various industrial applications.

El hidrógeno se utiliza en la fabricación de amoníaco para fertilizantes.

Hydrogen is used in the production of ammonia for fertilizers.

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Hydrogen is essential in many industrial processes and is also a key component in water (H₂O).

Collocations

combustible de hidrógenohydrogen fuelcélula de hidrógenohydrogen cellenergía de hidrógenohydrogen energy

Synonyms

Related Phrases

agua pesadaphrase
heavy water
combustión de hidrógenophrase
hydrogen combustion

💡Pro Tip

Chemical Symbol

Remember that the chemical symbol for hydrogen is 'H'.

Gold Rule

Gender and Usage

Always use 'el hidrógeno' (masculine) and not 'la hidrógeno'.

📖Word Origin

From Greek 'hydro' (water) and 'genos' (producing), as hydrogen is a component of water (H₂O).

📝Usage Notes

In Spanish, 'hidrógeno' is always masculine and is used in both scientific and general contexts. It is often abbreviated as 'H' in chemical formulas.

Word Breakdown

hidro
water
root
+
geno
producing
root
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